UNA: Always Necessary

Institutional Profile
Find out relevant information about UNA and its contributions to Costa Rican society, thanks to the substantial contribution of the different Colleges, Centers, Regional Branches, Regional Section, and Humanistic Secondary Schools, as well as student and administrative bodies that make up a solid university community.
Our colleges and centers

The Universidad Nacional is necessary because it contributes to a model of integral and inclusive development, with special attention to people in vulnerable situations. We invite you to enjoy this tour of the different instances of our distinguished institution."

Regional Impact: UNA’s Network of Campus Communities

The Regional Branches and the Regional Section are decentralized academic and administrative bodies that promote, coordinate, and execute the university's substantive action in their regions, in accordance with the demands and needs of regional and national development. They are made up of campuses located in communities of the region, within the framework of the guidelines established by institutional planning."